Jacob's Mannam Judo Story

 

Jacob, I often mentioned his name on our blog.

He is one of our favorite members from Mannam judo club as he never lose his smile and also funny, positive, active and talkative (in good way^^). These days he is keen on doing judo as he found it attractive more than yoga. (I think so ) so let's discover more about him. 

1. Tell us a little bit about yourself.

-> My favorite colour is blue, I love to eat kimchi-tisgae(kimchi stew) sushi, and salad.

I have many heroes. Among athletes I love the soccer players Luis Suarez, Gareth Bale, and Christiano Ronaldo, and the MMA fighter Georges St. Pierre from my home town Montreal.

I love jazz, classical and K-pop.

I love weight lifting, tennis, squash, scuba diving, running and martial arts. My favourite marial art is judo.

 

2. When did you start joining Mannam judo and how did you meet with us?

->  I can not remember when I started. I guess it was last summer, maybe June.

First, I joined another Mannam group which did volunteer events on the weekend, next I joined the Mannam soccer team, I then heard about the Mannam judo club from the web site.

3. What is your favourite thing about being in Mannam judo club?

-> My favourite thing about the judo club is learning judo.

I love judo, because it is fun to throw people (lol) and exercise.

I also like that the people in the judo class are very friendly.

I think the judo club is a very relaxing and friendly place.

I like joking around with the club members.

4. When was the most happiest moment in Korea?

My happiest moment living in Korea was probably skiing or going to the world Expo in Yosu.

I love travelling around Korea and seeing traditional Korean things.

Actually city life can be boring and stressful, although going to night clubs is also fun.

I also enjoyed the judo tip to Jeonju, where we got to eat really good noodles and walk around a more traditional town.

 

5. Any difficulties learning judo?

Judo has two confusing aspects.

First, your most effective move is to turn your back on your opponent and throw them over, and this is not a natural feeling, since in most fighting you want to face your opponent.

Second, in wrestling and other fighting arts you want to tense your muscles, but in judo like boxing you want to be loose and suddenly use all your force.

I am still trying to smoothly do the various techniques.

Once I have to actually spar I seem to forget some of the techniques, so application of the skills is also a challenge.

 

6. What is the one thing that you cherish the most?

I cherish personal relationships and friendship.

I like to have a healthy relationship with friends so that I can enjoy the good things in life.

7. Any word you want to say to Mannam judo team?

I think Mannam judo members should also try their best in everything they do, especially try to keep up your fitness level by running, swimming and doing other cardio activities. A healthy mind needs a healthy body.

What is Mannam Judo Class?

Mannam Judo class is from Mannam Volunteer Association. 

Our volunteer group works for every one internationally. 

English, American, Russian, Chinese, Uzbekistan and so on.. 

you can meet up many different nationalities so experiencing other culture is another pleasure to be in our judo club. 

JUDO seems like man sports but, its not at all!!.Many judokan said this sport is the most humblest sport therefore, it can help you fit and healthy mentally, physically.

*The class is held at Hanyang university at 20:00. 

* Please pop in our class and feel free to join with us. 

*** As we are all volunteers, so the Judo class is also free. However,  the uniform should be required.

When Mannam Judo meets Yoga

Jacob (Canada, English teacher) 

Jacob (Canada) has been practicing Yoga for three years. 

We requested to share his experience during the ending warm up time. 

Although our requestion could be unexpected to him, 

he naturally started teaching such a great lesson for yoga. 

Place @Hanyang University 

That would be nice if some music was put on.  

 The balance of poses and breathing help you achieve stress management and relaxation. 

Mannam Judo Club memebers

Yoga pose - the warrior 

Everyone said yoga stretching made them so refreshed and relaxed. 

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As we, Mannam Judo Club, are all volunteers, 

there is no hesitation to share our faculty. 

Sharing is always good to refresh each of us's physical body and mind.  

Mannam judo is always happy to share anything you bring or we have. 

Get in touch with Mannam Judo club.  

The 1st Mannam Sports team Chatting time

 

Place@ Bon Cafe at Kang-dong station

 

Time@ 19:30

 

The 1st Mannam Sports team chatting time was hold on 25th of January. Mannan scoccer, basketball, judo, running all were gathering at the Bon Cafe.

 

Memebers Visiting Book  

 

 

Chatting place:  Bon Caffe

 

 

 

Delicious Korean Fries, Spicy rice cakes, Pizza and Stuffed bread

 

What a present! the owner of Bon Cafe gave us big suprising presents.   

Akmal left a message to support our first chatting time.

Akmal, you were a very big pleasure to be in our Judo team.

Fanta Beverage Models

 

 

Foot ball team Verse to Judo playing pingpong  

We are in mood for sports in everywhere.  

Mannam Judo team

 Hope more people come more pleasrue surround.  

Mannam Judo: Best Female Player Ranking

No1. Ryoko Tani (Japan)

Ryoko Tani (39)


She is a Japanese female former judo player and became politician in 2012.

She has 2 Golds, 2 Silvers and a Bronze over the last 5 Olympics.

She has 7 World Championships.

Her record is the best of all competitive Judo athletes of all the time.

No2. Ingrid Berghmans (Belgium)

Ingrid Berghmans 

She is a former world title holder. She is also an Olympic competitor.

She won the gold medal in the `72 kg class at the 1999 Summer Olympics, where women's judo appeared as  a demonstration sport for the first time. 

No3. Kye Sun Hui(North Korea) 

Kye Sun Hui 

At the 1996 Altanta Olympics, North Korea Kye Sun Hui became the youngest gold medallist in Olympic Judo history at the age of sixteen. 

She was awarded the Kim Il Sung Prize and the title of "labour heroine". 

No4. ? 

We all could be the best player. Practice in Mannam Judo class 

Next woman hero can be you. 

Mannam Judo class 

Why are you barefoot when practising Judo?

Today, Hanyang University where Mannam Judo class run every Thursday were absolutly frozen and he mats were like icy due to no heating oil. We had to put on our shocks even thought its not proper way but, we could not play without them.  

Suddenly this question banged to my head. 

"Why are we barefoot when we do Judo?" 

Maybe the answer is just simple as a matter of safety and cleanliness.  

     

But, in order to be a real pro of Judo, I need to discover the fact in terms of history and lead you to think this because its fun! :D

So now I am asking again...  about why wearing socks are not allowed during the Judo time. 

Reason1. Most martial arts play in their barefoot. 

Reason2. In the earliest years, most people did not have shoes. Especially ancient Japanese were  removed the shoes at the door when entering home. 

Therefore, Judo is practised without shoes, since its indoor sports.   

Judo time 

Reason3. Judo should be practised on mats in a controlled environment. 

Dangerous moment! 

With wearing shoes or socks you could accidentally end up causing injuries to the opponent from the hard abrasive rubbing.    

NO Socks!

YES Barefoot!
( I know its not good smell~lol but be love one and other ;) ) 

Reason4. The advantage of barefoot is helpful for strengthens the muscles on your foot and grappling. Like Judo the feet should be used like a second set of hands as players have a crude ability to grasp. 

Therefore, barefoot are more pleasure for opponent in Judo.